Sebelius urged to push funding for Kansas public schools
Editorial argues Governor Sebelius should lead a push for increased public school funding from pre K through college. It notes her cautious stance, pending court rulings on the school finance formula, a state task force report, tax fight in the Legislature, and the need for a clear plan and leadership to halt funding erosion and support Kansas economic recovery.
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Edly
Sebelius
Shawnee County
Terry Bullock
Bullock
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Journal World Newsroom Motto and Staff Credits
The text presents the Journal-World mission statement praising accurate reporting and fair journalism, followed by a long list of staff roles and names across departments including publishers, editors, managers, and production staff. It notes affiliations and periodical mailing details.
California should repair broken political system after recall
The recall against Gov. Gray Davis failed, revealing a stressed structure in California government. The piece argues for major reforms, including a budget vote threshold drop from 67 to 55 percent and a shift to a nonpartisan top-two primary model, backed by Republicans and Democrats alike, with calls to end legislative gerrymandering.
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Washington
California
Gray Davis
Darrell Issa
Davis
Cruz Bustamante
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sacramento
Senators
Assembly
U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana
Los Angeles
Richard Riordan
Steve Westly
Garry South
Public Forum letter pairs local panic and national views
A reader laments delayed public information on suspected pool risks in Lawrence and criticizes officials, contrasting it with criticism of national figures and policy. The letter argues for transparency, personal responsibility, and civic change while noting Journal World letters policy and submission rules.
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Journal World
Old hometown dedication and Lawrence updates
Old hometown notes announce the dedication of Fred Ellsworth Hall at Kansas University with Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth to attend. Other items report federal housing funds for the elderly in Lawrence, a 5 percent bus fare cap possibly reducing service, North Iowa Street construction, Douglas County zoning changes, a $2 million federal grant target for KU on child psychology studies, a 94 degree heat record, Homecoming queen candidates, and plans for a 30 mile vocational school area. Also included is a 1903 Lawrence Daily World snippet about football tickets and local weather plans.
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Fred Ellsworth
Kansas University
Lawrence
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ken Roper
Trailways Inc
Iowa Street
Bob Cook
Kansas Department of Transportation
Lakeview Road
Iowa
Douglas County Commission
Terry McCluggage
Martha Lanning
Terri Biewitt
Lawrence High School
Topeka
Lawrence Daily World
Nebraska
Kansas State Normal
McCook Field
Varsity 11
Haskell
John D. Rockefeller
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the World Company
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